By Bill Primavera As I understand it from friends and family, this winter has been more brutal weather-wise than anyone can remember. I attribute this information to others because I confess that I haven’t been outside much so far this
Read MoreBy Brian McGowan In 1847, the “Gorta Mór,” or “Great Hunger,” entered its third year, ravishing the countryside of Ireland, destroying the one crop – potatoes – that the bulk of the Irish peasantry survived on. This crop failure, which
Read MoreThomas J. Avezzano, formerly of Hartsdale, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 24 with his family by his side. He was 95. Tom was born in Yonkers to Edward and Emma (Spreckelson) Avezzano on Dec. 7, 1929, where he
Read MoreKathleen Anne Berman (née Schelberg) of Chappaqua died unexpectedly at home on Jan. 16. Born Nov. 27, 1950, in Washington, D.C. to Sarah Jane Schelberg (née Jarboe) and William Vincent Schleberg, Kathy attended school first in Poughkeepsie and then in
Read MorePasquale Noce of Pleasantville passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 23 at the age of 92. He was born in the town of Fagnano Castello, Cosenza, Italia to the late Ernesto and Letizia Noce. Pasquale is survived by his
Read MoreBarbara Bruce Jackson (1939-2025) died at Westchester Medical Center on Jan. 22 after a fall at her home in Mount Kisco. A dedicated and inspiring English teacher who helped generations of youngsters get into college from Blind Brook High School
Read MoreBy Morris Gut The food and dining scene in greater Westchester is as dynamic as ever in 2025. Here are a few places to visit in the new year. The Cobble Stone Brothers Scott and Craig Sala are the owners
Read MoreBy Erin Lee Crowley, Bill Gouldman, Nancy Montgomery and Laura Russo In an era when trust in government feels more fragile than ever, we, four members of the Putnam County Legislature – three Republicans and one Democrat – stand united to
Read MoreI am writing to express my support for Christine Sculti in the upcoming special election for Westchester County Executive on Feb. 11. Sculti brings a wealth of experience and a clear vision for our county’s future. As a former chief
Read MoreI am appalled and horrified that the President decided to free all the convicted felons from the January 6 insurrection, without examining them on a case-by-case basis as he said he would do. The consequences of this action have yet to
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